James Godfrey
@jamesgodfrey.bsky.social
Used to fly spacecraft, now only fly a bicycle
You think Trump is a temporary situation? I hope so, but let's talk again after the mid-terms.
I see no problem with exploring options, but it's clear that until an alternative European alliance is set up (which also could be never) the UK remains in NATO
I see no problem with exploring options, but it's clear that until an alternative European alliance is set up (which also could be never) the UK remains in NATO
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
You think Trump is a temporary situation? I hope so, but let's talk again after the mid-terms.
I see no problem with exploring options, but it's clear that until an alternative European alliance is set up (which also could be never) the UK remains in NATO
I see no problem with exploring options, but it's clear that until an alternative European alliance is set up (which also could be never) the UK remains in NATO
"while he maintained the alliance was untenable under a Trump-led US, he did not advocate immediate UK withdrawal, only if an alternative European defence alliance could be set up, a process he said could take years"
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
New Green leader Polanski distances party from electoral pact with Corbyn
Leftist would need to see ‘very strong arguments’ before agreeing a deal with party launched by ex-Labour leader
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"while he maintained the alliance was untenable under a Trump-led US, he did not advocate immediate UK withdrawal, only if an alternative European defence alliance could be set up, a process he said could take years"
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
What do you expect if you parrot DE headlines?
He has said is that the US led by Trump has shown itself not to be a reliable ally & that in the longer term the UK should explore other options outside of NATO, together with our European allies, but for the moment NATO is the only game in town
He has said is that the US led by Trump has shown itself not to be a reliable ally & that in the longer term the UK should explore other options outside of NATO, together with our European allies, but for the moment NATO is the only game in town
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
What do you expect if you parrot DE headlines?
He has said is that the US led by Trump has shown itself not to be a reliable ally & that in the longer term the UK should explore other options outside of NATO, together with our European allies, but for the moment NATO is the only game in town
He has said is that the US led by Trump has shown itself not to be a reliable ally & that in the longer term the UK should explore other options outside of NATO, together with our European allies, but for the moment NATO is the only game in town
You should read what he has actually said about NATO not what the Daily Express tells you
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
You should read what he has actually said about NATO not what the Daily Express tells you
You should check the opinion polls
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
You should check the opinion polls
Correction: left-wing parties are available. The Labour party no longer falls into that category.
There reaches a point where, "well at least they aren't as bad as the Tories" just isn't enough. I resigned my membership earlier this year. I won't be rushing back
There reaches a point where, "well at least they aren't as bad as the Tories" just isn't enough. I resigned my membership earlier this year. I won't be rushing back
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Correction: left-wing parties are available. The Labour party no longer falls into that category.
There reaches a point where, "well at least they aren't as bad as the Tories" just isn't enough. I resigned my membership earlier this year. I won't be rushing back
There reaches a point where, "well at least they aren't as bad as the Tories" just isn't enough. I resigned my membership earlier this year. I won't be rushing back
Other left-wing parties are available
November 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Other left-wing parties are available
Unfortunately they are no longer the party that you describe & that I joined in 1979
November 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Unfortunately they are no longer the party that you describe & that I joined in 1979
I would prefer a party that is actually left-wing and that wouldn't find it expedient to starve children
November 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I would prefer a party that is actually left-wing and that wouldn't find it expedient to starve children
Depends which other lot you are referring to
November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Depends which other lot you are referring to
A year too late
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A year too late
In mine the Greens were 2nd behind Labour, Tories 3rd. No chance of anyone but Labour or Green winning
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
In mine the Greens were 2nd behind Labour, Tories 3rd. No chance of anyone but Labour or Green winning
After the 2nd clip
"we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.
So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue"
- how exactly?
"we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.
So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue"
- how exactly?
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
After the 2nd clip
"we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.
So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue"
- how exactly?
"we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.
So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue"
- how exactly?
The speech was 2 hours. It could have been clearer that it was 2 clips, but I think it captures the spirit, but who knows what a US court would think in the current climate?
November 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The speech was 2 hours. It could have been clearer that it was 2 clips, but I think it captures the spirit, but who knows what a US court would think in the current climate?
The Greens are ahead of Labour in many polls and in many seats will be the best option for beating Reform.
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The Greens are ahead of Labour in many polls and in many seats will be the best option for beating Reform.
For this to be true Labour would have to be progressive & in many seats it is the Greens who are most likely to win, so Labour should step aside to avoid splitting the anti-Reform vote.
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
For this to be true Labour would have to be progressive & in many seats it is the Greens who are most likely to win, so Labour should step aside to avoid splitting the anti-Reform vote.
Reposted by James Godfrey
"we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.
So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue"
So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue"
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"we're going to try and give our Republicans, the weak ones because the strong ones don't need any of our help. We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.
So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue"
So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue"
It should have been one of the first things they did when they came to power
November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It should have been one of the first things they did when they came to power
The full speech can be found here. In particular 1h49m onwards. Make up your own mind
www.npr.org/2021/02/10/9...
www.npr.org/2021/02/10/9...
Read Trump's Jan. 6 Speech, A Key Part Of Impeachment Trial
The former president's remarks are being used by Democrats hoping to convict him for incitement of insurrection — and are being defended by his lawyers in the Senate proceedings.
www.npr.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The full speech can be found here. In particular 1h49m onwards. Make up your own mind
www.npr.org/2021/02/10/9...
www.npr.org/2021/02/10/9...
I've sent you a DM with some sites you might find useful. Good luck
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I've sent you a DM with some sites you might find useful. Good luck
If you are interested I could probably give you a few other pointers. What's your field?
November 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
If you are interested I could probably give you a few other pointers. What's your field?
I was talking to an ex-colleague a week ago on how to attract engineering talent from the US.
lsespace.com/career/
lsespace.com/career/
Career – LSE Space
lsespace.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I was talking to an ex-colleague a week ago on how to attract engineering talent from the US.
lsespace.com/career/
lsespace.com/career/